Thermal Energy Quiz

What is conduction?

• The transfer of heat or electricity through a substance or material.

• The process of converting heat into electricity.

• The transfer of heat or electricity through a vacuum.

• The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is convection?

• Transfer of heat through the movement of a solid.

• Transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid

• Transfer of heat through radiation.

• Transfer of heat through the movement of a gas.

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What is radiation?

• Radiation is the emission of energy as sound waves.

• Radiation is the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.

• Radiation is the release of energy from a chemical reaction.

• Radiation is the absorption of energy by an object.

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What is thermal conductivity?

• Thermal conductivity is the property of a material to conduct electricity.

• Thermal conductivity is the property of a material to insulate heat.

• Thermal conductivity is the property of a material to conduct heat.

• Thermal conductivity is the property of a material to absorb heat.

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What is insulation?

• A material or substance used to enhance the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound.

• A material or substance used to generate heat, electricity, or sound.

• A material or substance used to absorb heat, electricity, or sound.

• A material or substance used to prevent the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound.

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Which of the following is an example of conduction?

• Sitting near a fireplace

• Touching a hot pan

• Holding a cold drink

• Blowing on a spoonful of hot soup

Which of the following is an example of convection?

• Boiling water in a pot

• A car engine running.

• Melting ice in a glass.

• Lightning during a thunderstorm.

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Which material has high thermal conductivity?

• Plastics

• Ceramics

• Wood

• Metals

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Which material is a good insulator?

• Rubber, plastic, and wood

• Paper, fabric, and glass.

• Copper, aluminum, and steel.

• Metal, glass, and stone.

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Which of the following is an example of radiation?

• an egg in a frying pan

• atmospheric currents

• ocean currents

• sunlight traveling to Earth